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AX04 NWE

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

70,040 mi
Last recorded70,040 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 NWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 70,040 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 70,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 68,499 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 68,487 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 61,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 58,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 58,009 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 56,223 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and cracking

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 56,223 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear tyres perishing and cracking

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Rear exhaust box falling apart

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 51,270 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnett release lever insecure but still working ok

cut in offside rear tyre but not deep enought to reach cords

rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorating

stone chips in front screen

Fail 27 Nov 2012 51,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnett release lever insecure but still working ok

cut in offside rear tyre but not deep enought to reach cords

rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorating

stone chips in front screen

Pass 3 Nov 2011 46,551 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 3 Nov 2011 46,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2010 40,566 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 13 Oct 2010 40,561 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Oct 2009 34,693 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 34,693 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 29,037 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 29,037 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 25,470 miles

headlamps condensated

unable to inspect outer sills - plastic covers fitted

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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AX04 NWE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 58,776 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX04 NWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AX04 NWE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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